Chapter 2

1 day.

Tara and Opie had stopped at a diner just outside the Charming city limits. Their conversation was awkward at first but it didn't take long to discover that they had a lot in common. They found that they liked the same movies and books.

"So are the Sons of Anarchy like the Hell's Angels or something?"

Opie laughed. "Not at all, although some club members pretend it is. It's just a club."

"And Clay is the President, and he is married to Gemma, but Jax isn't his son?"

"No. Jax's dad died a few years ago and Gemma and Clay got married last year."

"Oh. And Piney, our dad, is the vice President?"

"Yep."

"And why am I staying with Gemma and not you? They aren't my family."

"We're all family Tara. And well, you see, my mom is kind of crazy and so is dad. You wouldn't want to stay with us anyways. Don't feel bad if Piney isn't as fatherly as he should be."

"I didn't come here for a father Opie. I'm here to do my time and get the hell out."

Opie nodded. "Well I hope some of that time includes hanging out with your big brother."

Tara smiled. She was glad that she wouldn't be alone here. "I think I'll be able to find some time."

"Great."

"So Opie, do you have anyone special in your life?"

"Uhh, I kinda have this girl I see."

"A girl you see?" Tara repeated with a laugh. "Does this girl have a name?"

"Yea, her name is Donna. You'll meet her. Her and Jax are in the same grade."

"I'll probably have some classes with them then. The school is putting me in Grade 10 instead of 9 because of the curriculum at my old school being more difficult."

"Yeah, we dumb it down in Charming." They both laughed.

The finished their lunch in comfortable silence and then headed back out on the road to ride to Gemma's house. When they got there Opie noticed Gemma packing up the car. He pulled his bike up next to the car.

"What's going on?" He asked. He saw that Gemma was being helped by Tig and Chibs.

"Lockdown." Gemma muttered, then looked to Tara. "Don't worry sweetie, your stuff is in the car too."

"Umm, what's happening? What's a lockdown?"

"Looks like we gotta go to the clubhouse. Tara, this is Chibs and that creep over there is Tig." Opie said, giving her a quick introduction.

"I thought you were with that Donna chick?" Tig asked.

"Yea brother, she looks a little young." Chibs added.

"Guys, this is Tara, Piney's kid. Opie's sister." Gemma said, shaking her head.

"Ooooh, the princess." Tig said with a smile.

"Princess?" Tara asked, clearly confused.

"Daughter of a first nine. Royaly." Chibs explained, coming over to Tara and shaking her hand.

Tara still looked clearly confused. This was a weird town with weird people in it. "Ope will explain later hon. Opie, can you take her to the clubhouse. The car is pretty full."

"Yea of course. Who'd we piss off today?"

"We'll talk about it later. Lets just get to the clubhouse in one piece."

Opie started up his bike and Tara held on tight. What the hell had she gotten herself into?